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So, since my macbook pro is barely functioning, I've decided to try and build my own computer. I've decided on a [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] with a [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] . I plan on using a [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] as the video card and pairing it with a single stick of [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ram.
All that said and done, I am completely lost on what Power Supply to buy. I need all the SATA ports and PCI ports to function and I have no idea where to start... Any help would be much appreciated!
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All that said and done, I am completely lost on what Power Supply to buy. I need all the SATA ports and PCI ports to function and I have no idea where to start... Any help would be much appreciated!
Edit: fixed Video card link
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Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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r00t_b33r wrote Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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I know that these are not (by any means) the top of the line items. But for a poor student on a tight budget, these are great. I will eventually expand with more ram and better graphics cards. For now though, this processor seems pretty powerful and the motherboard serves all of my needs with 8 SATA slots and 7 PCI/express slots... a complete and rather powerful computer for around 450-500 bucks isnt bad at all.
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TopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wrote Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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I know that these are not (by any means) the top of the line items. But for a poor student on a tight budget, these are great. I will eventually expand with more ram and better graphics cards. For now though, this processor seems pretty powerful and the motherboard serves all of my needs with 8 SATA slots and 7 PCI/express slots... a complete and rather powerful computer for around 450-500 bucks isnt bad at all.
AMD is the wrong platform at that price point, though, at least that particular combination.
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r00t_b33r wroteTopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wrote Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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I know that these are not (by any means) the top of the line items. But for a poor student on a tight budget, these are great. I will eventually expand with more ram and better graphics cards. For now though, this processor seems pretty powerful and the motherboard serves all of my needs with 8 SATA slots and 7 PCI/express slots... a complete and rather powerful computer for around 450-500 bucks isnt bad at all.
AMD is the wrong platform at that price point, though, at least that particular combination.
How so? The way I see it is cheap and fast
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TopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wroteTopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wrote Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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I know that these are not (by any means) the top of the line items. But for a poor student on a tight budget, these are great. I will eventually expand with more ram and better graphics cards. For now though, this processor seems pretty powerful and the motherboard serves all of my needs with 8 SATA slots and 7 PCI/express slots... a complete and rather powerful computer for around 450-500 bucks isnt bad at all.
AMD is the wrong platform at that price point, though, at least that particular combination.
How so? The way I see it is cheap and fast
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A $120 i3-2100 sizing up a $250 8 core 8150. AMD is just bad for your price range. Period.
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Generation wroteTopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wroteTopGun960 wroter00t_b33r wrote Not the best choices. But it's OK, you're a newbie and this is how we all learn. You've got the right idea, though!
Post here and fill out the form so we can help you out more easily.
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I know that these are not (by any means) the top of the line items. But for a poor student on a tight budget, these are great. I will eventually expand with more ram and better graphics cards. For now though, this processor seems pretty powerful and the motherboard serves all of my needs with 8 SATA slots and 7 PCI/express slots... a complete and rather powerful computer for around 450-500 bucks isnt bad at all.
AMD is the wrong platform at that price point, though, at least that particular combination.
How so? The way I see it is cheap and fast
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A $120 i3-2100 sizing up a $250 8 core 8150. AMD is just bad for your price range. Period.
Beat me to it.
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The thing is, to get an intel processor at the same specs cost as much as the whole computer I'm trying to build...
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TopGun960 wrote The thing is, to get an intel processor at the same specs cost as much as the whole computer I'm trying to build...
An i3-2100 + MSI Z77 G43 board is not only cheaper but it is better. It's a common misunderstanding that AMD is more for lower end builds but that is not true at this point in time. You clearly have the budget for an i3-2100 / G43 combo so there is no reason not to go for it.
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You guys were absolutely right! Thanks! I decided to go with an intel i5-2500k and an ASRock B75 PRO3 motherboard. Everything else the same. An 800W power supply would be plenty to power it and maybe add some extra cards/drives later correct?
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